Business Operations Intern for Social Impact
Location: US, CA, San Francisco
Employment type: Other
Required experience: Internship
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Management Consulting
Function: General Business

Company profile:
Amplifier Strategies is a social impact agency.  We work with strategic philanthropists and visionary implementers who are tackling tough social and environmental challenges and taking their solutions to scale.  We are a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers and technologists who together offer a full suite of capabilities for our target markets. To learn more about us, please visit: #URL_3b4e18302c23b966d171f3c1412d2f97ab78333db2bf383088fc94802c621c5f#. 

Job description:
Start dateImmediatePosition typeFull-time in the San Francisco officeReports toDirector of Managed PhilanthropyCompany overviewAmplifier Strategies is a social impact agency.  We work with strategic philanthropists and visionary implementers who are tackling tough social and environmental challenges and taking their solutions to scale.  We are a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers and technologists who work closely together and offer a full suite of capabilities for our target markets.Position overviewAs a growing business, Amplifier Strategies is improving its processes and operations management. You will be part of the operations team to help create and implement systems enhancements across the different teams. This means you will work on long-term goals as well as daily operations.Example processes include time management tracking, budget allocation, workplans and business plan development across business units. You will assist the staff at all levels to implement these operations. You will also support the accountant in streamlining the company's financial reporting.You will take part in client work as well by developing sustainable financial models or other strategic aspects of projects.This role also supports other team members on ad hoc tasks - research, design, coding… depending on your personal skillset. Amplifier Strategies is a very dynamic environment and versatility will be your strong suit.Finally, you will be responsible for the weekly digest of articles - keeping an eye on new approaches to philanthropy, non-profits and social enterprises, as well as key social and environmental issues, to share them with the company.You will have the opportunity to learn:What it means to work in a high-level professional environmentHow a company strives at making the world a better placeHow to work with colleagues from different backgrounds (strategy, design, research, web development)The quality expectancies of a high performing consulting company working with some of the most prominent NGOs, foundations and social enterprises in the worldThe tools to help foundations, non-profits and social businesses amplify their social impactMust-have professional experience, skills and attributesPassionate about social innovation and a purpose driven businessesA bachelor's degreeCase study experience in schoolHigh level of analytic skill; comfort with numbers and excel masteryStrong business orientation and ability to translate ideas into scenariosBasic knowledge of corporate finance and accountingThe ability to quickly master new tools (e.g., Mavenlink, Basecamp)Flexibility to react to the company’s various needs and quick paceTeam player and active listenerIndependence to take action and responsibility, while understanding higher priorities and committing to themBeing rigorous and self-demandingProject management skills a plusSalaryPaid internship / commensurate with experienceTO APPLY: please submit a resume and cover letter to highlight your relevant experience.

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